MINIVAN TOURS FROM AVIGNON

These tours are shared tours by minivan with pick up hotel & return hotel in Avignon central. One driver guide per minivan limited to 8 persons. English speaking tours.

All The Provence in one day:

Rendez-vous for a Roman escapade to the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century and classified by UNESCO. It is the most amazing and well conserved part of
the Roman acqueduct of Nîmes.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building...
Free time for lunch on your own.
Stop at the Antiques of Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Visit of Roussillon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France». famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Panoramic view of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.
Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence. Demonstration of distillation during the harvest (from July to August).

Free time for lunch on you own in a provençal market in Gordes on Tuesday, in Saint Rémy de Provence on Wednesday, in Bonnieux on Friday and in L'Isle sur la Sorgue on Sunday. The order of visits will then change accordingly.

 

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/03/2008 Available : Tuesday Wednesday Friday Sunday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 7.00 p.m From November 1st Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 6.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon AT01 : 200 Euros per person

Best Of Provence

Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century AC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman acqueduct of Nîmes.
Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building...
Visit of Roussillon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France». famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Panoramic view of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France», completely made with dry stones.

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/03/2008 Available : Monday Thursday Saturday Dep. at 1.00 p.m Ret. at 7.30 p.m From November 1st Dep. at 12.00 a.m Ret. at 6.30 p.m Departure town : Avignon      AT02 : 160 Euros per person

 

 

Les Baux + Arles + Van Gogh

Stop at the Antiques of Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive-trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh. Visit of les Baux de Provence, village set upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building... Walking tour in Arles, rich in architectural heritage : the famous Roman amphitheatre and theatre, the Romanesque Cathedral and the places painted by Van Gogh : La maison jaune, Le café la nuit, Le jardin de l’hôtel Dieu... Morning tours : free time for lunch on your own in the provençal market in Arles (Saturdays) and Fontvieille (Mondays).

     

 

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/10/2008 Available : Monday Thursday Saturday Monday & Saturday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 1.45 p.m Free time for market and lunch on your own in Fontvieille (Monday), Arles (Saturday) Thursday Dep. at 2.00 p.m Ret. at 7.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon AT 03: Cost : 110 Euros per person

 

Wine Tour : Châteaux & Domaines

Good introduction to the Wines of the Rhône Valley

Sightseeing in the vineyards and stops at 2 different wineries producing red, rosé and white wines (including Châteauneuf du Pape)

During the tour, explanations about "terroir", grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars.
Also, get a touch with French History, with great views from the cellars over castels or mansions dating from the 17th or 18th century (11th century for the oldest)

2 or 3 wine tasting in authentic family run wineries (at least 4/5 different wines) + stops at picturesque spots and villages.

     


 

Wine tours in Mibus Available from 01/11/2007 to 31/03/2008 Available : Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 1.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon  130 euros AT04

Saint Rémy + Les Baux + Pont du Gard by minibus

Departure to Saint Remy de Provence for stop at the Antiques (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh. Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building... Visit of the famous site le Pont du Gard dated from the first century AC and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and well conserved part of the Roman acqueduct of Nîmes.

     

Available from 01/04/2007to 31/10/2008 Available : Tuesday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 1.45 p.m Free time for market and lunch by your own in Saint Rémy de Provence AT05 110 Euros per person Tuesday & Friday Dep. at 2.00 p.m Ret. at 7.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon  AT05: 110 Euros per person

Available from 01/11/2006 to 31/03/2007 Available : Tuesday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 1.00 p.m Tuesday & Friday Dep. at 1.00 p.m Ret. at 6.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon  AT05: 110 Euros per person

Treasures of Provence

Visit of Orange : panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre, (entrance included) the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall.

- Wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and stop for panoramic view of the Rhône river valley from the Castle of Châteauneuf-du -Pape.

- Wine-tasting in a cellar in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, called «the 13 vine-plant's country». You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Châteauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and provençal specialities. Stop at the Antiques of Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive-trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.

Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical center : the museum of santons, the Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty romanesque building...

Walking tour in Arles, Roman heritage with its famous amphitheatre, theatre and its ancient sites still conserved painted by Van Gogh : La maison jaune, Le café,la nuit, Le jardin de l'hôtel Dieu... Free time for lunch on your own in the provençal market in Fontvieille on Monday, in Orange on Thursday and in Arles on Saturday. The order of visits will then change accordingly.

     

 

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/03/2008 Available : Monday Thursday Saturday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 7.00 p.m From November 1st Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 6.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon AT06 : 200 €  per person

Roman Sites & Historical places

Visit of NIMES : great city of the arts, proud of its prestigious Roman past, see the antique buildings : the amphitheatre (entrance included) and the « Maison Carrée » (or Square House, one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the Augustus’s gate, the Castellum (water distribution station).

UZES, wonderful medieval town and the first Duchy of France, set in the garrigues countryside (mediterranean vegetation). A ducal seat, a bishopric and consular seat, Uzès has preserved its lay-out as a medieval stronghold, embellished in the 17th and 18 th centuries. See the Place aux Herbes (picturesque square), the episcopal palace, the ducal palace, the Fenestrelle tower (a unique bell-tower) and the Cathedral. Outside of Uzès is the catchment area of the Roman aqueduct (Pont du Gard) that brought spring water to Nîmes.

PONT DU GARD : amazing vestige of a 1st century Roman aqueduct protected by the UNESCO.

     

 

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/03/2008 Available : Tuesday Wednesday Friday Dep. at 1.00 p.m Ret. at 7.30 p.m From November 1st Dep. at 12.00 a.m Ret. at 6.30 p.m Departure town : Avignon AT07 : 160 €

Orange & Châteauneuf du Pape by minibus

Visit of Orange : panoramic tour to discover its Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre, (entrance included) the most well-conserved theatre in the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall.

- Wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape and stop for panoramic view of the Rhône river valley from the Castle of Châteauneuf-du -Pape.

- Wine-tasting in a cellar in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, called «the 13 vine-plant’s country». You will discover the history of this famous house, born in Châteauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and provençal specialities.

     

 

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/10/2008 Available : Monday Thursday Saturday Thursday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 1.45 p.m Free time for market and lunch on your own in Orange Monday & Saturday Dep. at 2.00 p.m Ret. at 7.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon AT08 : 110 euros per person

 

Lavender & Villages in Luberon by minibus Sightseeing tour to discover some of the most beautiful villages in Provence : Oppède le Vieux, Menerbes, one of the most beautiful villages in France perched upon a rock. This stony citadel seduced famous artists like Pablo Picasso and Peter Mayle (british writer who wrote A year in Provence). Photo stop in Roussillon, famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape. Visit Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France completely made with dry stones. Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence.

Regular MinibusTours Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/10/2008 Available : Tuesday Wednesday Friday Tuesday & Friday Dep. at 9.00 a.m Ret. at 1.45 p.m Free time for market and lunch by your own in Gordes (Tuesday), Bonnieux (Friday) Wednesday Dep. at 2.00 p.m Ret. at 7.00 p.m Departure town : Avignon  110 euros   AT09

Great Wines & Famous Sites

Tasting some of the best wines in 3 or 4 different « terroirs » and appellations (Rhône Valley, Châteaux des Baux, Côtes du Luberon et du Ventoux) while taking breaks at picturesque places medieval villages is a good idea for combining pleasure of the palate and pleasure of the eyes. Free time for lunch by your own at a charming place. Of course, during the tour wewill have alternatively wine tasting and free time at a village or stops for wonderfull view overlooking a valley, a castle or a monument. 3/4 wine tastings in authentic family run wineries (at least 6/8 different wines) + stops at picturesque spots and villages : Les Baux de Provence, Gordes, Châteauneuf du Pape

 

Regular MinibusTours

Available from 01/04/2007 to 31/10/2008
Available : Tuesday Wednesday Friday

Tuesday & Friday
Dep. at 9.00 a.m
Ret. at 1.45 p.m
Free time for market and lunch by your own in Gordes (Tuesday), Bonnieux (Friday)

Wednesday
Dep. at 2.00 p.m
Ret. at 7.00 p.m

Departure town : Avignon 
110 euros   AT09

 

 

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